The Eagles’ perennial third-string quarterback has provided support behind Wentz and Nick Foles and Josh McCown during his time in Philadelphia.

While he was expected to be elevated to the backup quarterback role last season, Sudfeld suffered a hand injury in the preseason that sidelined him for the first month of the campaign. McCown was brought in to supplant Sudfeld and the veteran quarterback remained at the backup spot throughout the campaign.

Sudfeld was held out of action throughout this past season, despite being re-signed on a second-round restricted tender. After four years of depth backup duty — including his rookie season in Washington — Sudfeld can now attempt to climb the quarterback ladder somewhere else.

While their remains a possibility that Sudfeld could return to Philadelphia next season as Wentz’s backup, he should at least monitor his options on the open market.

Here are three potential outside landing spots for Sudfeld in free agency:

1. Colts

The Colts’ quarterback situation is fascinating. The team extended Jacoby Brissett on a two-year deal after Andrew Luck retired during the preseason last year. That rush to judgment repaid the Colts with a mediocre starting season from Brissett.

Now, the Colts need to consider some competition for Brissett. While Tom Brady’s arrival in Indianapolis seems like a pipedream, the Colts may consider drafting a quarterback early. They could also bring in a young veteran to put pressure on Brissett.

Sudfeld’s background with Colts coach Frank Reich could make him an appealing option. The Colts actually had interest in Sudfeld during the 2017 season before Reich arrived in Indianapolis.

Like in Indianapolis, the Bears’ quarterback situation is interesting. Mitch Trubisky is among the most inconsistent starting quarterbacks in the league, and backup Chase Daniel is an impending free agent. With John DeFilippo now on board as the new quarterbacks coach, the Bears may go with someone more familiar with his coaching style behind Trubisky.

DeFilippo developed Sudfeld during the quarterback’s first year with the Eagles. With Sudfeld looking to climb the quarterback totem pole, he may want to take on the backup job in Chicago, especially with Trubisky struggling.

3. Rams

The Rams have roughly $15 million in cap space heading into free agency. While they are likely to cut a few players to pay cornerback Jalen Ramsey, they will still need to pinch pennies elsewhere on the roster.

With Blake Bortles headed back into free agency after a forgettable 2019 campaign, the Rams may want to go a cheaper route with Jared Goff’s next No. 2. Sudfeld played for Rams coach Sean McVay during his rookie season in Washington. McVay was the Redskins’ offensive coordinator during the 2016 season and Sudfeld served as his No. 3 quarterback. Perhaps McVay would be open to a reunion with Sudfeld as his new, affordable backup quarterback.

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